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- The cowboy is a classic windsurfing trick that can be practised in small swells and at around 15 knots.
- The decisive factor is the difficult back-to-back side change with the back to the sail, where the sail must not be pulled tight.
- Sail pressure is controlled via course selection; to shift, the sail must be dropped significantly and the clew must be actively pushed through the wind.

Riding technique: The casual "cowboy" on the wave

- The family travelled to Mauritius at the height of winter, contrary to the usual recommendations, and found very good windsurfing conditions almost every day.  
- In addition to windsurfing, they used tropical forests, national parks, animal reserves and beaches to organise windless days.  
- In Le Morne, the lagoon offered stronger winds, clean waves and a warm climate, but with challenging conditions outside the lagoon.

Travelling: Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation

- Spring storm hits Hohwacht Bay; initially unspectacular conditions with small waves and gusty winds.  
- The wind picks up considerably around 6 p.m. and around 50 windsurfers, including top riders such as Maria Behrens and Leon Jamaer, take to the water.  
- Despite the cold, an intense session with cutbacks, backloops and wave manoeuvres is created in the magical evening light, which remains particularly impressive.

Gallery: Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

- The expected large influx of salt water into the Baltic Sea did not materialise; only a weak to medium influx with limited spreading occurred.  
- Oxygen depletion in the deep Baltic Sea can be distinguished from localised fish kills near the coast and is separated by the stable salinity layer.  
- Oxygen depletion in the deep water has almost doubled in 30 years, mainly due to nutrient inputs from agriculture; countermeasures will not take effect until 2050 at the earliest.

Inflow lower than hoped: Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

- A low-pressure system first brought rain, later sunshine and strong north-easterly winds to the Baltic Sea.  
- On Rügen, the bay south of the Mukran ferry harbour had particularly high, powerful waves.  
- Neu Mukran provided ideal conditions for surfing and jumping, captured in a gallery by Marcus Friedrich.

Gallery: New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

- Strong north-easterly winds and sunshine ensured ideal windsurfing conditions in the Bay of Lübeck at the start of spring.
- In Kellenhusen, 4.5-m² sails were already in use in the morning, with many switching to smaller sails with a "three in front of the decimal point" at lunchtime.
- Around 35 windsurfers and a few kiters used the round, but not always powerful waves on the sandbanks for turns and jumps.

Gallery: Pictures of the spring storm in the Bay of Lübeck

- Despite nature conservation conflicts, Fehmarn remains a central water sports area; instead of a national park, the "Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan 2030" now applies.  
- The island offers specialised spots for almost every wind direction with standing areas, wave areas and deep-water areas suitable for foiling.  
- Tourist infrastructure with campsites, surf schools, shops and alternative programmes make Fehmarn heavily dependent on water sports.

Fehmarn-Guide: The best windsurfing spots on Fehmarn

- Schleswig-Holstein weist drei neue Meeresschutzgebiete aus, um bis 2030 12,5 % der Ostsee streng zu schützen.  
- In den Gebieten sind Fischerei, Jagd, Rohstoffabbau, Bauvorhaben und schnelle Motorbootfahrten untersagt, Baden bleibt erlaubt.  
- Für den Winter ist eine Befahrensverordnung geplant; Korridore für Wassersport sind in zwei, nicht jedoch in der südlichen Hohwachter Bucht vorgesehen.

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Baltic Sea

Riding technique
The casual "cowboy" on the wave

Travelling
Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation

Gallery
Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hoped
Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

Gallery
New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

Gallery
Pictures of the spring storm in the Bay of Lübeck

Fehmarn-Guide
The best windsurfing spots on Fehmarn

Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan 2030
3 new nature conservation areas in the Bay of Kiel

Windsurfing spots
The best flat water spots on the North Sea and Baltic Sea

Start of the season
Ten spot tips for the Easter holidays

Environment
BSH study - North Sea warmer than ever in 2025

Spot guide
The best windsurfing spots from Kiel to Weissenhaus

Baltic Sea

Riding techniqueThe casual "cowboy" on the wave

TravellingMauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation

GallerySuper Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hopedBaltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

GalleryNew Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

GalleryPictures of the spring storm in the Bay of Lübeck

Fehmarn-GuideThe best windsurfing spots on Fehmarn

Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan 20303 new nature conservation areas in the Bay of Kiel

Windsurfing spotsThe best flat water spots on the North Sea and Baltic Sea

Start of the seasonTen spot tips for the Easter holidays

EnvironmentBSH study - North Sea warmer than ever in 2025

Spot guideThe best windsurfing spots from Kiel to Weissenhaus

Riding technique
The casual "cowboy" on the wave

Travelling
Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation

Gallery
Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hoped
Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

Gallery
New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

Gallery
Pictures of the spring storm in the Bay of Lübeck

Fehmarn-Guide
The best windsurfing spots on Fehmarn

Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan 2030
3 new nature conservation areas in the Bay of Kiel

Windsurfing spots
The best flat water spots on the North Sea and Baltic Sea

Start of the season
Ten spot tips for the Easter holidays

Environment
BSH study - North Sea warmer than ever in 2025

Spot guide
The best windsurfing spots from Kiel to Weissenhaus